Cash flow, principal pay off and of course appreciation are all a function (percentage) of your portfolio value. 

Many people have, despite the hassle and the cost of doing so.In some instances, the tax law includes a special provision called an "anti-abuse rule."

I have helped dozens of people buy and sell functioning homes.

I believe most investors are better served hitting singles locally than swinging for the fences (and usually missing) in outside markets they don't know and with far less control over the day to day functions.

Some consumers have never liked it, but things still function perfectly normal in those states.

Basically look at potential failures and determine their impact.Use the lookup function on my name and What happens if you die?  

I personally think it is a function of the market cycle, and real estate is where money is currently flowing.

I'm an agent in Oklahoma and we have a Seller Finance addendum written up by the state real estate commission that functions just like an FHA or Conventional Loan addendum to a sales contract.This is, of course, standard when you purchase a home with bank financing.

It's a function of the market cycle.Great postGino

This applies to nearly all buildings six (6) or more units in NYC or any of the Rent Stabilized localities throughout New York State.I'm NOT active in New York City (or suburbs) any longer due to these guidelines or myriad other anti-landlord rules & laws; however, I can say many realtors do NOT understand what they're selling so BEWARE:  I've had realtors say the units "have preferential rents, isn't that great?"